“What is the difference between an African elephant and other elephants?”

Shivnandan, 9, Texas

Mollye Nardi General curator, Birmingham Zoo African elephants have much bigger ears that are shaped like the continent of Africa. They also look like they have two fingers at the end of their trunk, while Asian elephants have one. The only Asian elephants that have tusks are males, but male and female African elephants have tusks. Do you have a question for an animal expert? Send it to hello@theweekjunior.com. Find out more about the Birmingham Zoo at birminghamzoo.com.…

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